Rapper Jay-Z launches 2013 Scholarship Program for needy students
The deadline to apply is May 31, 2013 Nationwide -- The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) provides individual grants ranging...
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Top internships for minority and African American students in 2013/14
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Internships are a gateway for students that lead to careers. There are thousands of internship opportunities each...
The State of Equality and Justice in America: The Presumption of Guilt
The 15th of a 20-Part Series on the State of Equality and Justice in America By Congressman John Lewis and...
Torture Commission refers 7 alleged police torture cases for evidentiary hearings
The Illinois Torture Relief and Inquiry Commission (TIRC) voted to send seven alleged police torture cases to the Chief Judge...
Retired CPS Teacher Throws Bash for 100-year-old Mom
Says mother is family’s ‘treasurer’ By Chinta Strausberg Every day is Mother’s Day for Dorothea Wooten, a retired Chicago Public...
Black Author and Health Advocate, Angela DeJoseph, launches new tech-savvy Wellness Talk Show
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- The Angela de Joseph Show: "Talking About What Matters." was recently launched on LaTalkLive.com. The...
Powerful black youth organization seeks $5 donations to raise $50,000 for 2013 national tour
Orrin C. Hudson, via his Be Someone organization in Atlanta, is using the game of chess to teach inner city...
State’s Attorney reminds residents to be safe when visiting cemeteries
A Message From: Anita Alvarez, Cook County State’s Attorney As the weather finally turns to the warmer side and we...
Music Institute takes Fischoff Gold for fifth time in six years
Consistent leadership in Prestigious Competition Showcases Strong Chamber Music Program The Music Institute of Chicago has reaffirmed its status as...
Better Business Bureau warns job seekers about summer job scams
CHICAGO, IL - - Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will...
